Johnson City Lions Club

Lion Don Raines,a long time member of the Johnson City Lions club, has  once again answered the call and met the need  by assuming new responaibilities as  the  chairperson of the club’s membership and attendance committee.  Our club is indeed fortunate to have loyal members such as Don who exemplify the very essence of Lionism through their loyalty and service to the club and to greater Lionism as well as well as  to our community.  Don is  indeed an exemplar of our motto WE SERVE”. Thank you Don

MEETING OF February 18, 2016 

WE HAD A GREAT TURNOUT IN TODAY’S MEETING. LION ED HENLEY WAS THE OFFICIAL GREETER AND HE GREETED EVERYONE. LATER HE FOUND OUT THAT IF HE DID NOT, HE WOULD BE FINED BY THE TAILTWISTER $1 PER MEMBER.

NEW LION TRANSFEREE BRIAN POWELL WAS OFFICIALLY WELCOMED AS OUR NEWEST MEMBER. HE IS MINISTER OF HARRISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH LOCATED OFF OF BROWNS MILL ROAD. WELCOME LION BRIAN. HIS EMAIL IS BRIAN@HARRISONCHURCH.COM.

ALSO A TRANSFER FROM THE GREENEVILLE LIONS CLUB TO OUR CLUB AND NEWEST MEMBER OF THE JOHNSON CITY LIONS CLUB IS LION DJ NARON. HER EMAIL IS DJNARON@AOL.COM.

DJ WAS A MEMBER OF OUR CLUB UNTIL SHE TRANSFERRED TO FLORIDA AND THEN MOVED BACK TO GREENEVILLE AREA AND BECAME A MEMBER THERE. WELCOME BACK LION DJ.

TAILTWISTER LION GEORGE WINTON WAS AT HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES PICKING UP FINES. LION TAMER JERRY LONON WAS HIS OFFICIAL GROUCHY SELF UNTIL HE WAS OFFERED A SNICKERS CANDY BAR. HE INTRODUCED OUR GUESTS. THEY WERE ANNA STANLEY, WITH FOOD CITY AND ROBERT ARMSTED, RETIRED FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN MISSION WORK, AND PREVIOUS LION/SECRETARY JOHN MERRISS WAS WITH US TODAY. HE SAT BESIDE LION TIM TAPP AND LION TIM INTRODUCED HIM AS HIS GUEST. I GUESS LION TIM WAS THE ONLY ONE TO CLAIM HIM.

THERE WAS A DONATION SIGN UP SHEET FOR OUR WAITRESS WHO JUST UNDERWENT SURGERY AND IS HAVING A HARD TIME. ANOTHER DONATION WAS TO LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOR THE ERADICATION OF MEASLES.

LION DEBBIE SHIPLEY HAD AS HER GUEST SPEAKER, TONY AND BETTY SMITH WITH THE ST. BALDRICK’S FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST VOLUNTEER-POWERED ORGANIZATION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER. THEIR WEBSITE IS WWW.STBALDRICKS.ORG AND PHONE # 1-888-899-BALD. REMEMBER WE SERVE.

ewspectfylly submitted by

Ed Gibbons PDG and

BULLSHOOTER 

The Regular Board meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club was called to order at 12:20 pm.

The Board Members present are:

President, Ken Gough

Immediate Past President, George Winton

1^st Vice President, Steve Campbell

Projects Treasurer, Ed Gibbons

Lion Tamer, Jerry Lonon

Directors, Tom Terry, Don Raines

Tim Tapp

The reading of the minutes of the last Board of Director’s meeting was waived.

Projects Treasurer Report:  Ed Gibbons presented the financials for the Projects fund.  For the period from 12/10/15 thru 2/11/16 total income amounted to $22,526.67 and total expenses were $11,192.04.

Total cash in bank accounts amount to $34,699.43.

No report on Admin Fund was presented.

Lion Campbell reported that no members are in arrears with the dues.

A Lions Club Zone meeting will be held on March 17, 2016.  The ETSU club will be joining us at this meeting and Dr. Noland will be the speaker.

Lion Ed Gibbons reported that we have purchased a new camera for the eye screening project.  We are awaiting the training for this new camera.

King Lion asked the budget committee (Lion Ed Gibbons, Lion Debbie Shipley, and Lion Steve Campbell) to begin the process of preparing a new budget for next year 2016-2017.

Lion Steve Campbell reported that we have set a date for the Turtle Derby 2016.  The date will be October 14, 2016 at Carver Park Gym.

King Lion announced that Brian Powell has presented his paperwork for transfer from a Lions Club in Indiana.  The motion to accept was made by Lion Ed Gibbons and seconded by Lion George Winton.  The motion was approved.

King Lion read an announcement from Lions International regarding a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant for measles and vaccination. The board suggested this be referred to the budget committee for possible inclusion in next year’s budget.

Lions International also is sponsoring a Legacy Project.  For this next year, we are encouraged to produce visible gifts that answer a need in our community.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 pm.

Respectively submitted,

Lion Steve Campbell

Lions Club meeting of February 4, 2016

We had a great turnout in today’s meeting at the Johnson City Country Club. Even the illustrious Lion Clem Wilkes made his quarterly showing. New Lion Tim Tapp did an excellent job of being the official Greeter of all the LIONS that attended. Even late comer Lion Billy Pike was greeted by Lion Tim.

King Lion President Ken Gough read some Thank you notes from Lion C. B. Willis and Lion Theresa Gibbons for our Club’s concern for them during their difficult times. We had two visitors that are potential members. One was a previous member that moved to Florida and now she is back and is joining. She is B. J. Narian. The other visitor is a previous Lion from another state. His name is Brian Powell and he wants to join our club. These are two great additions to our Club. Welcome! Now would be a good time to think about inviting a prospective member to join our Club. Our next meeting is February 18^th.

Lion Dennis Powell mention the One Acre Café and how it has affected the community. He also mentioned we should possibly consider having a Lions Club meeting there in the near future.

Our program today was about Coalition for Kids (C4K). Executive Director Randy Hensley told about the start of it and how it has grown to its new location, which is the Tri-City Christian School on Springbrook Drive. He also brought with him the new volunteer coordinator, Cindy Young. She spoke how they are always in need of volunteers for this faith based organization. If you can, you are welcome to help them out.

We have a board of directors meeting next Thursday, the 11^th. If you need to make up a meeting to get your perfect attendance pin (Clem), you are welcome.

Dates to remember: February 19-20 District 12N convention in Oak Ridge. See PDG Ed Gibbons for further details on it.

We Serve,

Rose Willis, the wife of Lions Hall Of Fame member C. B. Willis has just passed away.  This great lady was not only C.B.’s loving wife and helpmeet for many years but also a constant participant and supporter of his Lions Club activities.  She will be missed by many family members, her church and by the members of this club who knew, loved and respected her for who she was and for the service she provided to our club and community..

Meeting notes from the 2nd  regular monthly meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club for JANUARY, 2016 held Thursday, Jan. 21^st at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37601.

(9 members present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 PM by our president, Lion Ken Gough.

PDG Lion Dennis Powell won the drawing and donated the money to the Pecan undraiser.

Lion Jerry Lonon led the pledge and our newest Lion, Reverend Tim Tapp asked for the blessing.

King Lion Gough ask that all JC Lions think about two needs coming from LCIF and bring their ideas, along with two or three guests, to the first meeting in February and be ready to discuss them. Here are the actions needed:

• A monetary contribution from this club to help Christian refugees seeking asylum in Europe from terrorist counties where they and their families are in danger of being killed
• A onetime (most likely) community project that the JCLC can undertake in 2016 and 2017 to celebrate the 100^th year of the Lions Clubs which was founded in Chicago in 1917.

• PDG Lion Ed Gibbons said he will be attending the 12N district convention in Oak Ridge on Friday, Feb. 19th and  selling TFTB foundation merchandize. Lion Ed would welcome other JCLC members who would like to ride along and help. Contact Ed at gigigib@embarqmail.com or (423) 914- 9993 to sign up.

The current club secretary announced that he is resigning effective January 31^st due to his impending marriage on the 30^th of this month and his subsequent  move to the Nashville area where he will undoubtedly continue to serve in a Lions Club club there.  Thanks for keeping him (me) around for almost 17 years. I will miss y’all. Keep this good “thing” of ours going.

The final order of business was a happy, most deserved one; the presentation of the Melvin Jones award to Lion Billy Pike. Lion Billy has served this club and the less fortunate not only here in this community, but may other others in these Appalachian mountains for many years. Thanks Billy for all your good work. The money that comes with this award will be used to help even more people.   

Next Regular Meeting will be Thursday, February 4th, 2016. 

Next Board Meeting will be held Thursday, February 11^th, 2016. 

District Convention  ^– Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19^th and 20^th 2016 in Oak Ridge.

Respectively submitted 1/21/2016

Lion John Merriss

The meeting adjourned at 12:57 PM

Meeting notes from the 2nd  regular monthly meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club for DECEMBER, 2015 held Thursday,Dec. 17th at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37601.

(11 members and two guests present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:24 PM by our 1^st VP, Lion Steve Campbell.

Two guests were introduced – Lion Sterling Winn introduced his son Michael and Lion Campbell introduced prospected member, Pastor Brian Powell of the Harrison Christian Church. .

The first order of business was the presentation of the Melvin Jones award to Michael Wynn by PDG Lion Ed Gibbons. Michael who, though not yet a Lion, has been a big help to the JCLC through his young life working with his father, Lion Sterling Wynn who only popped three buttons on his vest during the presentation.

PDG Lion Ed Gibbons then presided over the induction of our newest Lion, Reverend Tim Tapp. Lion Tapp is the current pastor of the Central Baptist Church.  PDG Lion Dennis Powell was Pastor Tim’s sponsor and happily attached his Lion membership pin.

A sign-up sheet for the ringing of the bells for the Salvation Army at the Belk’s store (upper level) in the JC Mall was passed around. As a result here’s the schedule:

Monday 12/21            5PM Lion Don Raines      Tuesday 12/22      5PM Lion Ed Henley                                                   6PM Lion Dennis Powell                                 6PM Lion Debbie Shipley                                           7PM Lion John Merriss                           7PM Lion Ken Gough

Lion Campbell introduced today’s speaker, Lion Bob Clayton of the Greenville club and District Representative for Christian Record Services for the Blind. Lion Clayton’s mission was to ask for the JCLC’s help in the Blind Camps go County Gala which will be held on September 13, 2016 at the Carnegie Hotel across from ETSU at 1216 N. State of Franklin road. All proceeds benefit blind youth who attend the Tennessee Camp for the Blind. He needs help in finding table sponsors, items for a lively auction that will be conducted at the gala dinner and a key speaker for the event. Any help will be greatly appreciated for this important Lion fundraiser. Contact Bob at 423*620*7622, bob.clayton@christianrecord.org .

Lion Clayton brought with him Ben Waddell, a talented blind young man who spoke about the good times he’s enjoyed at the TCFTB. Ben is a talented guitarist, singer and composer  who is studying at ETSU in both history and the blue grass history program. He sang some Christmas hymns, some country western and Christian contemporary songs (two of the songs he composed himself). Ben has a beautiful singing voice and plays the guitar remarkably well. It was very entertaining and enjoyable holiday program.

Next Regular Meeting will be Thursday, January 21^st , 2016.

(Yes that’s right, the country club will be closed the first two weeks in January)

Next Board Meeting will be held Thursday, February 11^th, 2016.

District Convention  ^– Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19^th and 20^th 2016 in Oak Ridge.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Respectively submitted 12/17/2015

Lion John Merriss

/S/____________

Introduced to the attending members by his father, J.C. Lions Club member Sterling Winn, young William Winn was awarded the Melvin Jones Award thus carrying on the family tradition first established by his  grandfather, Jim Widner , amd maintained so wonderfully by his father Sterling Winn today.  Congratulations William.i

Meeting notes from the 2nd  regular monthly meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club for DECEMBER, 2015 held Thursday,Dec. 17th at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37601.

(11 members and two guests present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:24 PM by our 1^st VP, Lion Steve Campbell.

Two guests were introduced – Lion Sterling Winn introduced his son Michael and Lion Campbell introduced prospected member, Pastor Brian Powell of the Harrison Christian Church. .

The first order of business was the presentation of the Melvin Jones award to Michael Wynn by PDG Lion Ed Gibbons. Michael who, though not yet a Lion, has been a big help to the JCLC through his young life working with his father, Lion Sterling Wynn who only popped three buttons on his vest during the presentation.

PDG Lion Ed Gibbons then presided over the induction of our newest Lion, Reverend Tim Tapp. Lion Tapp is the current pastor of the Central Baptist Church.  PDG Lion Dennis Powell was Pastor Tim’s sponsor and happily attached his Lion membership pin.

A sign-up sheet for the ringing of the bells for the Salvation Army at the Belk’s store (upper level) in the JC Mall was passed around. As a result here’s the schedule:

Monday 12/21            5PM Lion Don Raines      Tuesday 12/22      5PM Lion Ed Henley                                                   6PM Lion Dennis Powell                                 6PM Lion Debbie Shipley                                           7PM Lion John Merriss                           7PM Lion Ken Gough

Lion Campbell introduced today’s speaker, Lion Bob Clayton of the Greenville club and District Representative for Christian Record Services for the Blind. Lion Clayton’s mission was to ask for the JCLC’s help in the Blind Camps go County Gala which will be held on September 13, 2016 at the Carnegie Hotel across from ETSU at 1216 N. State of Franklin road. All proceeds benefit blind youth who attend the Tennessee Camp for the Blind. He needs help in finding table sponsors, items for a lively auction that will be conducted at the gala dinner and a key speaker for the event. Any help will be greatly appreciated for this important Lion fundraiser. Contact Bob at 423*620*7622, bob.clayton@christianrecord.org .

Lion Clayton brought with him Ben Waddell, a talented blind young man who spoke about the good times he’s enjoyed at the TCFTB. Ben is a talented guitarist, singer and composer  who is studying at ETSU in both history and the blue grass history program. He sang some Christmas hymns, some country western and Christian contemporary songs (two of the songs he composed himself). Ben has a beautiful singing voice and plays the guitar remarkably well. It was very entertaining and enjoyable holiday program.

Next Regular Meeting will be Thursday, January 21^st , 2016.

(Yes that’s right, the country club will be closed the first two weeks in January)

Next Board Meeting will be held Thursday, February 11^th, 2016.

District Convention  ^– Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19^th and 20^th 2016 in Oak Ridge.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Respectively submitted 12/17/2015

Lion John Merriss

/S/____________

The meeting adjourned at 12:56 PM

Ouir newwat member Tim Tapp, sponsored by Dennis Powell and inducted by PDG Ed Gibbons,  was installed today 12-17-2015.  Here is his remarkable story:

When Tim Tapp was a middle school student suffering from pneumonia, it might not have seemed like a time for the parable of the talents to have its beginning in his life. And when Ed Clawson came to visit him, it’s likely the pastor didn’t even know the seeds he was planting. But on that visit over 30 years ago, perhaps in some way Clawson was anointing the young boy with talents Tapp would grow into two more or five more. “(Clawson) talked to me like I was a person”, said Tapp, who these days is the outreach and congregational care pastor at Central Baptist Church in Johnson City. “A lot of people don’t treat 12 or 13 year-old kids that way. he told me how much he missed me, and that he was praying for me. Then he prayed with me. “When I became a pastor, it was instilled in me that the thing I wanted to make sure I did was to be with people through the tough times, and the good times. Another person who perhaps unknowingly shaped his future was his grandmother. It started with a simple picture when Tapp was a boy. “I didn’t even realize it was influencing my life, but it was picture of Jesus carrying a lamb, and the sheep following him,” said Tapp. “It was a picture of the good shepherd. I remember my grandmother explaining to me Jesus and his care for the sheep. I can still see that picture still in my mind.”

Tapp, a 46 year old Erwin native, has been married to Amy for 23 years. They have a 21-year old daughter, Carrie and a 15-year old son, john. Tapp graduated from ETSU in 1992, and first studied for the ministry at Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He finished his degree at Liberty University in 1997. And has gone on to pastor churches in South Carolina, North Carolina and Northeast Tennessee before arriving at Central Baptist. In January 2014, Tapp and Central Baptist found a harmony of the minds. “They were looking for someone to do outreach and congregational care,” said Tapp. “The outreach part was a lot about reaching out to the downtown area. Central Baptist is committed to people in this area. I was asked to apply, and I did.” ”As long as we have breath in our body, we should be doing everything we can to help each other out. Each day when I get up, my goal is the great commandment: to love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. I don’t always get right, but I’ve noticed when I seek the to get the first part right, the second part can fall into place pretty easily. At the end of the day, Tapp said his job isn’t really a job after all. “I just get a great joy in what I do,” he said. “Certainly there are difficult moments and frustrating moments, but it not really work to me. I enjoy it so much.”

Welcome Lion Tim Tapp to the Johnson City Lions Club!

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board meeting was called to order at 12:23 PM.

The Board Members who have a “P” after their names were in attendance.

President, Ken Gough-P

Immediate PP, George Winton-P

1^st V.P, Steve Campbell-P

2d VP, Gayle Cox-P

Secretary, John Merriss-P

Projects Treas., Ed Gibbons-P

Admin.. Treas., Debbie Shipley-

Tail Twister, George Winton-P

Lion Tamer: Jerry Lonon-P

1 year Dir:

2 Yr. Dir., Tom Terry-P

Also present Lion Don Raines

Reading of the minutes of the last BOD Meeting: The reading of the November meeting notes was waved.

Administrative Treasurer:  No report.

Projects Treasurer:  Lion Gibbons report; 11/12/15 to 12/10/15.  $8781.23 income. $12474.48 expenses for a loss of -3,693.60. Total Liabilities & Equity $22,164.19.

Attendance:  No report

Dues:  Lion Campbell reported that no one is in arrears.

 Committee Reports:

Sight and hearing conservations:  Lion Gibbons reported 11 new eyeglasses were provided for needy area citizens at a cost of $80 to $85 each.

Eye Screenings:  Earlier today 13 screenings were successfully completed at the head start program in Elizabethton. The president of the Elizabethton club along with  Lion Kathy Jordon, a member of that club, were present for training on the camera. Lion Terry moved that that we trade in the Sure Sight camera we’re presently using for screenings for a $500.00 credit on the purchase of the new Optima Plus camera (already ordered) and schedule screenings together with and in juxtaposition to the Elizabethton Club’s screenings. The motion was seconded by Lion Campbell and passed unanimously.

Eye glasses recycling: No report.

LVBI: Lion Rains reported that September was a great month and October was OK. He also said that Director Southerland is doing a great job.

Turtle Derby: Lion Winton thanked Lion Raines for the free publicity he obtained from Cumulus Broadcasting, the JC Press and the News and Neighbor.  He, Lion Winton, also suggested that we schedule the Derby next year in October on a Friday when SHHS is playing an away game to boost attendance. The Carver Center received a donation of $300.00 for the use of the facility and they want us back in 2016.

Membership:  Our newest Lion, Reverend Tim Tapp will be formally inducted into the JCLC with PDG doing the honors.

Pecan Sale:  Lion Winton reported that most of the money is in and we’re in the black.

Bell Ringing: Lion Winton said he plans on working out a schedule between Monday and Thursday before Christmas (Friday the 25^th). He hopes to have a schedule worked out by next Thursday.

Christmas Benevolence Fund: Lion Winton reported that a donation of $250.00 will be made to God’s Corner this year.

Web Site:  Lion Terry said that he can get articles published usually the same day he receives them – tvt777@charter.net . He asked that pictures not be imbedded in any article but sent separately instead.

Health and Welfare: Rose and Lion CB Willis. Lion CB fell in the parking lot at Franklin Woods hospital visiting his wife and suffered a pretty bad bruise on the back of his head and was taken to the Medical Center for observation and tests. Please keep CB  and Rose in your prayers.

Program Chair:  Lion Debbie Shipley will be the Chair for January and February.

The meeting adjourned at 12:58

Respectively submitted 12/10/2015

Lion John Merriss

/S/____________

Next regular meeting (the last one in 2015) will be held on December 17th.

The first regular meeting in January and the BOD meeting that month are canceled (JCCC closed). The second regular meeting for January 2016 will be held on January 21^st.

District Convention  ^– Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19^th and 20^th 2016 in Oak Ridge.

Meeting notes from the 1st  regular monthly meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club for DECEMBER held Thursday, Nov. 3rd at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37601.

(12 members and one guest were present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:21 PM by our PRESIDENT – KING LION Ken Gough.

2^nd VP, Lion Gayle Cox led the pledge and PDG, Lion Ed Gibbons led the prayer.

Lion Gibbons won the drawing and gave the money to the Pecan Sale.

King Lion Gough announced that Reverend Tim Tapp’s application has been approved by the Board of Directors and he will be inducted at the 2^nd regular meeting on 12/17. Reverend Tapp is the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Johnson City and was sponsored by PDG, Dennis Powell. Please attend this last 2015 meeting and bring a guest or two.

King Lion Gough announced that he sent a check for $215.00 to ETSU Foundation to apply toward our JCLC Scholarship in a memorial contribution to our late, great, Lion Waymond Mumpower.

King Lion Gough announced the schedule for January, 2016:

First Thursday in January                    No meeting (first Jan. meeting canceled)

Jan 14, 2016                                        Board of Directors meeting

Jan 21, 2016                                        2^nd Regular Jan. meeting

Renowned Lion CB Willis introduced our speakers today, Michael Manuel and Larry C. Timbs, Jr. who have written a book about a place that existed near Butler and Elizabethton before both towns went under water in the forties. The title of their book is Fish Springs, Beneath the Surface. This book answers the question, “Could someone commit murder with a rattlesnake?” Go to www.fishspringsnovel.com for the answer or at least how you get the answer. Thanks Lion Willis for two great speakers.

Don’t forget these important upcoming events:

Next Board Meeting will be next Thursday, December 10th, 2015.

Next regular meeting is Thursday, December 17th, 2015. Bring a prospective new member.

District Convention  ^– Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19^th and 20^th 2016 in Oak Ridge.

Respectively submitted 12/3/2015

Lion John Merriss

/S/____________

The meeting adjourned at 12:58

Meeting notes from the 1st  regular meeting of the Johnson City Lions Club for SEPTEMBER held Thursday, Sep. 3^rd at the Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City, TN 37601.

(12 members present)

The meeting was called to order at 12:23 PM by our PRESIDENT – KING LION Ken Gough.

Long lost but now he’s found Lion, Mike Tuttle  led the pledge and PDG, Lion Dennis Powell, let the prayer.

There were no guests and there was no drawing.

Lion C.B. Willis announced that he has now scheduled 4 city schools for KidSight eye screenings, two of which will be done in September. A volunteer is needed to operate the camera and help out with the paperwork. Free training!

Lion Steve Campbell moved that the second August meeting be cancelled because many of the regular Lions who attend meetings will be going to the US-Canada Forum that week. Seconded by Lion George Winton the motion carried after discussion.

Today’s meeting was the official kick off of the 64^th JCLC Turtle Derby. PDG Lion Ed Gibbons announced that we will hold the Derby this year at the Carter Recreational Center on Watauga Ave. on Friday, Nov. 13^th at 7PM. In addition to setting a goal of selling 500 turtle sponsorships this year it was decided to do the following to help make this great traditional fundraiser more successful this year:

• Get more good press/media coverage before and on the night of the TD. Lion Don Raines has, as he always does, agreed to lead in this effort.
• Get new tickets with the date and time details printed up for distribution to the city schools and pre-schools a couple of weeks before the Derby. (The old tickets can be used for walk ins)
• PDG Gibbons will make sure the Carver center has enough tables for the track and prize display.

The Program chair for October is Lion Tom Terry.

PDG Lion Gibbons said he has a few tickets for a BBQ fundraiser being held by the Elizabethton club on Saturday September the 26^th at the Old Barn Restaurant, 440 Okolona Rd., for $15.00 a person. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

The meeting adjourned at 12:53 PM to enthusiastic cries of “Sell Turtles”

Don’t forget these important upcoming events:

The semi-annual eyeglasses recycling trip Sat. the 24^th of Oct. 

^{(Volunteers needed)}

Multi District meeting – Club Hotel, Nashville, Friday and Saturday, November 6^th and 7^th

            District meeting – LVBI headquarters in Morristown on Sat, November 14^th

                District Convention  ^– Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19^th and 20^th 2016 in Oak Ridge.

Exact times and places details will be provided in future meeting notes and reminders.

Respectively submitted 9/4/2015

Lion John Merriss

/S/____________

Next Board Meeting will be next Thursday, September 10th, 2015.

Next regular meeting is Thursday, October 1st, 2015. Bring a prospective new member. 2 if you’re behind.

Start selling and keep selling turtles!!!!

Johnson City Lions Club Board Meeting Notes (LCI No. 5093)
Date: Thursday, Sep. 10, 2014
Meeting Place: THE JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

The Regular Board meeting was called to order at 12:27 PM.

The Board Members who have a “P” after their names were in attendance.

President, Ken Gough-P

Immediate PP, George Winton-P

1^st V.P, Steve Campbell-P

2d VP, Gayle Cox

Secretary, John Merriss-P

Projects Treas., Ed Gibbons-P

Admin.. Treas., Debbie Shipley-P

Tail Twister, George Winton-P

Lion Tamer: Jerry Lonon-P

1 year Dir:

2 Yr. Dir., Tom Terry-P

Also present Lion Don Raines

Reading of the minutes of the last BOD Meeting: Lion Raines moved to wave the reading of the August meeting notes. Seconded by Lion Campbell the motion passed by unanimous consent.

1. Administrative Treasurer: Lion Debbie Shipley: Report for July $787.85. Income, $589.14

expenses. Difference, $198.71. Checkbook Balance of $5279.89

2. Projects Treasurer: 7/9/15 to 8/13/15 Total income $426.19. Expenses $4654.87 for a loss of $4228.68 and total assets of $24,173.06.

And 8/13/15 to 9/10/15 Total income $217.15, total expenses $-1,453.94 for a loss of $1236.19.

3. Membership: The following members have missed four or more consecutive meetings:

Bryon Botts, Mark Fox, Mike Ferguson, Lynda Gochenouer, Jerry Mathinson, Sam Messimer and Jane Myron.

Lion Gough received a letter of resignation from Bryon Botts and Lion Gibbons moved to accept it effective as of June 30^th. Seconded by Lion Campbell the motion passed unanimously.

5. Dues: No one is in arrears according to Lion Campbell.

6. Committee Reports:

Sight and hearing conservations:  Lion Gibbons reported that applications are backed up to December 2015. He also said that there are 3 eye doctors in Elizabethton doing 2 examinations each every month for a total of 6.

Eye Screenings: 4 secluded for September.

Eye glasses recycling: Lion Gough reported that he and Lion Ennis from the Kingsport club attended a meeting of the new Elizabethton club and explained everything that’s done at the recycling center twice a year and the effort to collect glasses for the bi-annual recycling trips. Lion Gough reported that we need to refurbish the collection box in Irwin.

LVBI: Lion Don Raines reported that LVBI needs chairs to replace the broken down ones that are  way past the time to replace. LVBI is asking for $10,000.00 from the clubs in the district. Lion Raines challenged our club to do our share by offering to contribute $220.00 if the club would contribute a $770.00 match for a $1,000.00 total contribution the JCLC. Lion Gibbons moved for the club to take up the challenge and pledge $770.00. Dennis Powell seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. President Lion Gough asked Lion Gibbons to write a check for $1,000.00 to LVBI and he would get the $770.00 from Misc. funds from the 2016 FYE budget and the $220.00 from Lion Raines.

Turtle Derby: Lion Raines has arranged for coverage with Cumulus Broadcasting and the News and Neighbor on the night of the Turtle Derby.

Lion Shipley suggested we try to advertise on the electric billboard on West Market St. with a Public Service Announcement. That billboard is near the Carte Center and can add to interest, attendance and business support. Lion Raines will see if that can be arranged; he knows the owner of that billboard company.

Lion Gough said he will write a letter to the editors of the JC Press and the News and Neighbor to gin up support for the TD.